JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Grounds Technician

 

Evaluation Type

Aux Support

Department

Operations

Pay Grade

MT1

 

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Date Revised

July 2024

Supervisor

Grounds Manager

 

BASIC FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITY: Maintain safe and attractive grounds at all Bastrop ISD sites and related landscaping, including athletic fields.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education/Certification:

Clear and valid Texas driver’s license

 

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions Ability to communicate effectively Ability to operate power-driven, hand-operated, or self-propelled equipment Ability to be a team player and possess a positive attitude

 

Experience:

Groundskeeper experience preferred

 

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description.

 

Grounds & Landscaping:

Mow and detail all grounds, including athletic fields. Follow scheduled landscape plans to care for lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers by watering, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, caring for beds, and controlling weeds. Plant shrubs and vegetation. Assist with the preparation of athletic fields for games, including chalking fields. Collect and dispose of leaves, dirt, rubbish, and refuse from facilities. Assist with the inspection, repair, and installation of sprinkler systems.

 

Safety:

Operate tools and equipment according to prescribed safety procedures. Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting and climbing. Correct unsafe conditions in work area and promptly report any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor. Help keep vehicle, equipment, and tools in safe operating condition. Inspect and adjust tools and equipment for safety and efficiency and perform preventive maintenance as needed. Follow safety protocols and emergency procedures.

 

Other:

 Transport workers and equipment to work sites.

 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:  None

 

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Garden tools; small hand tools; power tools; heavy equipment including backhoe, tractor, grader; and power mower; light truck or van Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting; work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching; frequent driving Lifting: Heavy lifting and carrying (45 pounds and over) on a daily basis Environment: Work outside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemicals (herbicides and fertilizer) and electrical hazards; work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours; frequent district wide travel Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress